Chefs, foodies and competition barbecuers swear by the Thermapen digital thermometer. You will, too, if you value speed and precision.

So I’ve ditched my collection of mass-produced, cheap and always breaking digital thermometers for a Thermapen. The professional-grade thermometer, loved by chefs enthralled by its speed and precision, gives readings in just three seconds. My snazzy orange one came from the U.S. via thermoworks.com, where they’re $96 (U.S.) for one and $85 for two or more in a limited-time buddy sale.